Sixteenth Draft [Voice] Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way

[cuffmeonce]

[Locked away from Alexis & Blue]

My baby girl is growing up. I knew this. I mean I know this. This is not news to me however this news does not usually smack me in the face quite so violently.

There's a boy reading her poetry. I was a boy who read poetry. I know what boys who read poetry to girls want.

The temptation to have Kate shoot him is--I'd go to jail. I wouldn't mind. Alexis could visit me on Sundays and holidays.

Isn't this place supposed to keep people from getting older? Sure when it comes to zombie sheep, lust curses and truth curses they're on top of things but when it comes to keeping my baby girl a baby girl there is an obvious failure to comply.

Now I'm going to go be ridiculous somewhere else. Maybe take my frustration out on a fictional serial killer who preys on other people's baby girls.

Comments

[cry-reaper.livejournal.com]

I hope to get out and about a little more. I've just been going to work and then home of late.

[cuffmeonce.livejournal.com]

That's not good for you. Let me take you to lunch sometime?

[cry-reaper.livejournal.com]

I guess so, if you like.

[Private]

[cuffmeonce.livejournal.com]

I'm concerned about you, Mara. I'd like to help if I can.

[Private]

[cry-reaper.livejournal.com]

I... appreciate that, Rick.

When would you like to have lunch?

Re: [Private]

[cuffmeonce.livejournal.com]

Maybe tomorrow if you're free?

[Private]

[cry-reaper.livejournal.com]

Sounds fine.

Re: [Private]

[cuffmeonce.livejournal.com]

Alright. I'll meet you at the cafe? Let's say noon.

Re: [Private]

[cry-reaper.livejournal.com]

Sure. Noon is good.